India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma rewrote the record books with a landmark century at Lord’s on Sunday, becoming the first Indian batsman to score an ODI hundred at the iconic venue while leading India’s chase in the series-deciding third match against England. The milestone knock came at a time when the veteran opener … Read more
With his back against the wall and an illustrious career on the line, Rohit Sharma silenced his critics the only way he can, smashing one of his most celebrated centuries in recent memory, though it wasn’t enough to prevent a 27-run defeat in the third ODI against England, as India surrendered the series 1-2 at … Read more
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added another milestone to their legendary partnership on Sunday, becoming the pair with the second-most century stands in ODI history during India’s chase against England in the third and final ODI at Lord’s.Most 100+ partnerships in ODIs26 Tendulkar – Ganguly21 Rohit – … Read more
India players stand for a minute of silence in tribute to late cricketer Garfield Sobers at the start of the third ODI between England and India, at Lord’s cricket ground (AP photo) Players from India and England paid tribute to cricket legend Sir Gary Sobers by wearing black armbands during the third and final ODI … Read more
The mood inside the Indian dressing room must be difficult to read right now. Images from London showed head coach Gautam Gambhir sharing a laugh with Rohit Sharma on the Lord’s balcony on the eve of Sunday’s third ODI against England. Yet they could not mask the intense pressure the team’s oldest player must be … Read more
Rohit Sharma during India’s ODI series against England, with his future in the format now a subject of discussion within Indian cricket. As Rohit Sharma trudged back to the pavilion after another rusty knock of 26 off 47 balls in the second ODI against England in Cardiff on Thursday, he may have run out of … Read more
Rohit Sharma shares a laugh with Gautam Gambhir (Screengrabs) India’s Rohit Sharma appeared relaxed ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England, sharing a light-hearted moment with head coach Gautam Gambhir and members of the support staff during the team’s optional training session at Lord’s on Saturday.Rohit was spotted chatting and laughing with Gambhir and … Read more
TimesofIndia.com in London: There were plenty of chants as Rohit Sharma walked into the iconic Lord’s cricket ground on Saturday. The mood remained the same as he walked out nearly three hours later.“The most important man in all of India!” yelled one fan. Another declared, “Ek century pakka kal! (One century tomorrow for sure!),” as … Read more
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 2nd ODI against England. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma amid growing scrutiny over the veteran opener’s form, insisting there are “no worries” and expressing confidence that the former skipper will soon rediscover his rhythm in English conditions.Speaking ahead … Read more
Kapil Dev and Rohit Sharma (Photos from PTI and ANI) As speculation grows over whether Rohit Sharma could be playing his final international match in Sunday’s third ODI against England at Lord’s, former India captain Kapil Dev has urged fans to celebrate the Indian skipper’s career instead of feeling sad.Speaking to ANI on the sidelines … Read more